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A qualitative investigation of physical activity compensation among older adults (2017)
Journal Article
Gray, P., Murphy, M., Gallagher, A., & Simpson, E. E. A. (2018). A qualitative investigation of physical activity compensation among older adults. British Journal of Health Psychology, 23(1), 208-224. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12282

Objectives This study explored the mechanisms of physical activity (PA) compensation among older adults who recently reduced their non-exercise physical activity (NEPA) in response to a structured PA intervention. Design A post-trial, retrospect... Read More about A qualitative investigation of physical activity compensation among older adults.

Implications for operationalising the new education standards for nursing (2017)
Journal Article
Leigh, J., & Roberts, D. (2017). Implications for operationalising the new education standards for nursing. British Journal of Nursing, 26(21), 1197-1199. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.21.1197

Registrants and higher education institutions (HEIs) were recently invited to take part in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) consultation regarding its potential new standards for pre-registration nursing education. The consultation set out fre... Read More about Implications for operationalising the new education standards for nursing.

Charities’ use of Twitter : exploring social support for women living with and beyond breast cancer (2017)
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Ure, C., Galpin, A., Cooper-Ryan, A., & Condie, J. (2019). Charities’ use of Twitter : exploring social support for women living with and beyond breast cancer. Information, Communication and Society, 22(8), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2017.1402943

Twitter is one social media platform that enables those experiencing breast cancer to access support from others. This study explores how cancer charities provide support to women living with and beyond breast cancer (LWBBC) through their Twitter fee... Read More about Charities’ use of Twitter : exploring social support for women living with and beyond breast cancer.

Study protocol : responding to the needs of patients with IgA nephropathy, a social media approach (2017)
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Graham-Brown, M., Vasilica, C., Oates, T., Light, B., Clausner, C., Antonacopoulos, A., …Barratt, J. (2017). Study protocol : responding to the needs of patients with IgA nephropathy, a social media approach. Clinical Kidney Journal, 11(4), 474-478. https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfx131

Background IgA nephropathy is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis in the Western world and predominantly affects young adults. Demographically these patients are the biggest users of social media. With increasing numbers of patients turning... Read More about Study protocol : responding to the needs of patients with IgA nephropathy, a social media approach.

The importance of research in transactional analysis for transactional analysts (2017)
Journal Article
Widdowson, M. (2017). The importance of research in transactional analysis for transactional analysts. Transactional Analysis Journal, 48(1), 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/03621537.2018.1397965

This article is the author’s acceptance speech for the 2017 ITAA Research Award, which was presented to him at the World TA Conference in Berlin in July 2017. The author argues that research is essential to the wider acceptance of transactional analy... Read More about The importance of research in transactional analysis for transactional analysts.

Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study (2017)
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Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2018). Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 18(1), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12154

Aim/Purpose: Evidence suggests nonpharmacological therapies could improve quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease (Olazaran et al.,2010). This study aimed to explore attitudes to, and acceptability of,psychological support for people with... Read More about Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study.

Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging (2017)
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Walton, L. (2017). Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging. Frontiers in Physiology, 8(949), https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00949

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) and aging are associated with modifications in blood coagulation factors, vascular inflammation, and increased risk of thrombosis. Objectives: Our aim was to determine concomitant changes in thrombin gene... Read More about Implication of free fatty acids in thrombin generation and fibrinolysis in vascular inflammation in Zucker rats and evolution with aging.

Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot? (2017)
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Morrison, S., McClymont, J., Price, C., & Nester, C. (2017). Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-017-0233-2

A recent systematic review of measures of foot development used the medial longitudinal arch profile as its primary indicator of development. A comparative analysis of existing studies was undertaken. This work confirmed changes with arch profile wer... Read More about Time to revise our dialogue : how flat is the paediatric flatfoot?.

The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability (2017)
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Cuthbert, M., Dos'Santos, T., Thomas, C., & Jones, P. (2017). The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8), 2138-2144. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002346

The purpose of this study was to examine the application of the change of direction deficit (CODD) to a 90° cut test in order to examine whether CODD provides a unique evaluation of an individual’s cutting ability. Thirty-six male collegiate team–spo... Read More about The application of change of direction deficit to evaluate cutting ability.

How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder (2017)
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Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder

On the occasion of Charles Manson's death, this blog analysed the coercive control exerted by Manson on his followers which resulted in them committing numerous murders upon his instructions but without him being present when they occurred. Factors i... Read More about How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder.

Lifting and pregnancy outcomes : feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (2017)
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Kwegyir-Afful, E., Verbeek, J., Aziato, L., Seffah, J., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K., & Räsänen, K. (2018). Lifting and pregnancy outcomes : feasibility of a randomized controlled trial. Occupational Medicine, 68(1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx166

Background: The highest incidence of preterm birth (18%) occurs in Africa but the causes are largely unknown. Some studies have reported adverse effects of maternal physical exertion on birth outcomes. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is proposed... Read More about Lifting and pregnancy outcomes : feasibility of a randomized controlled trial.

Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities (2017)
Journal Article
Millard, D. (2018). Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 16(2), 224-240. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2017.1401454

This paper argues that links between academia and other economic sectors are increasing, especially through intersectoral mobility of university graduates. Murray [(2010). “The Oncomouse that Roared: Hybrid Exchange Strategies as a Source of Distinct... Read More about Blended and co-existing worlds in intersectoral mobilities of European PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities.

Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis (2017)
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Tiele, A., Soni-Sadar, S., Rowbottom, J., Patel, S., Mathewson, E., Pearson, S., …Hutchins, S. (2017). Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis. Bioengineering, 4(4), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering4040089

The rise in popularity of the Paralympics in recent years has created a need for effective, low-cost sports-prosthetic devices for upper-limb amputees. There are various opportunities for lower-limb amputees to participate in cycling; however, ther... Read More about Design and development of a novel upper-limb cycling prosthesis.

Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices (2017)
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Dickinson, J., Filimonau, V., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Hibbert, F., Norgate, S., & Speed, C. (2017). Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 61(Part B), 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2017.11.004

This paper explores the use of mobile technology to enable lift-share in the leisure travel domain of camping tourism. Here mobile devices can connect a user community on the move undertaking non-routine trips and reveal temporal and spatial connecti... Read More about Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism : the role of trust, sense of community and lift-share practices.

Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom (2017)
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Allely, C., & Cooper, P. (2017). Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom. Journal of Law and Medicine, 25(1), 105-123

Concern has been highlighted in the literature regarding how juries and judges handle cases which involve a defendant with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relatively little research on judicial perceptions or decision-making regarding individuals... Read More about Jurors’ and judges’ evaluation of defendants with autism and the impact on sentencing : a systematic Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) review of autism spectrum disorder in the courtroom.

Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions (2017)
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properties, boundary and loading conditions. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 17(2), 559-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-017-0978-3

The objective of this study was to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for modelling the human foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based finite element modelling, individualised multi-body musculoskeletal modelling... Read More about Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking : sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions.

Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice (2017)
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Lee, S., Fenge, L., & Collins, B. (2018). Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice. Social Work Education, 37(3), 315-327. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2017.1401602

This paper explores the importance of including sexual well-being within social work practice and education. Social workers often work with individuals for whom opportunities for sexual expression are limited and who face discriminatory attitudes. Se... Read More about Promoting sexual well-being in social work education and practice.

Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia : a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis (2017)
Journal Article
Morris, L., Horne, M., McEvoy, P., & Williamson, T. (2017). Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia : a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis. Aging & mental health, 22(7), 863-880. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2017.1399343

Objectives: To update previous reviews and provide a more detailed overview of the effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis of communication training-interventions for carers of people living with dementia. Method: We searched CINAHL... Read More about Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia : a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis.